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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,514.80, 1,496,272.20 and 597,949.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,514.80, 1,496,272.20 and 597,949.90 is: 896,924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,514.80 : 1,496,272.20 = 597,949.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,514.80/1,496,272.20 = 597,949.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,514.80x = 1,496,272.20 × 597,949.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,514.80x = 894,695,812,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,695,812,362.78/997,514.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,924.85

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